Construction Document RequirementsSubmitted construction documents must contain sufficient information for plan reviewers to be able to review the proposed construction work. In addition to the Residential Permit review process when building a deck, you need to submit the following information:

A scaled plat

Elevation drawings of all sides of proposed decks

Footing details (minimum footing depth is 12 inches)

The size, spacing and length of all posts, joists, and beams shown on a framing plan (“bird’s eye view”)

Handrail and guard details and dimensions

Stair details and dimensions (if applicable) including a note relative to stairway illumination (e.g., “all stairs shall be provided with an artificial light source which will illuminate the stair including all treads and landings”)

Attachment details, such as the attachment to the house, joist to beam connections, rail to post connections, post to footing, etc.

InspectionsThroughout your building permit process and depending upon the extent of the work, you will be required to complete different inspections.

Minimum Inspections required for a deck are as follows:

Footing Inspection: After the footing is dug prior to cast in place concrete